155. Q&A: The Protein Question Every Woman Gets Wrong (Plus 9 More Nutrition Questions Answered)

About this episode

Leanne Ward addresses ten common nutrition questions, focusing on protein needs for women and various dietary concerns.

Leanne Ward answers your top 10 nutrition questions in this practical solo Q&A: how much protein women actually need for fat loss, muscle, and healthy ageing (and why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women); whether skipping breakfast is quietly sabotaging your results; the truth about magnesium deficiency and whether a supplement can help; how to build muscle without obsessing over the scales; what to do after an osteopenia diagnosis; and the real difference between Greek and Greek-style yogurt. Clinical answers, no fluff, from one of Australia’s leading accredited dietitians.

People in this episode

Host: Leanne Ward

Topics covered

• nutrition
• protein needs
• fat loss
• muscle building
• healthy ageing
• magnesium deficiency
• osteopenia

Keywords

• protein
• nutrition questions
• fat loss
• muscle
• healthy ageing
• magnesium
• osteopenia
• Greek yogurt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian guidelines

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